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Give your body a health boost with spinach and potato soup

Packed with fresh spinach, herbs, and a creamy broth, this soup is a wholesome mid-week meal that’s incredibly nutritious.

This soup is set to become a firm family favourite, and it brings more than comfort to the table. Each spoonful is packed with feel-good nutrition. Spinach supplies iron, fibre and antioxidants to support steady energy and immune health. Potatoes add slow-burning carbs and potassium to help you stay satisfied, while cumin and garam masala lend flavour and gentle digestive support.

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 35 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 400 g McCain Garden Spinach
  • 600 g diced potatoes
  • Butter
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 cups vegetable stock, add more if needed
  • ½ cup cream
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Sesame seeds and extra chilli flakes, to serve

Method

  1. Melt a knob of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the spinach, diced potatoes and all the spices. Let everything cook together for about 5 minutes so the flavours develop.
  4. Pour in the vegetable stock. The liquid should just cover the vegetables. Add a little more if needed.
  5. Simmer until the potatoes are tender. This should take about 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using a stick blender.
  7. Stir in the cream and mix well. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped coriander, sesame seeds and a sprinkle of chilli flakes. Serve hot.

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